By Our Reporter

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of five new districts and the appointment of district and village heads across communities in parts of Zuru Emirate.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, announced the development in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

The newly created districts are Peni, Mahuta, Bangu, Gele and Ummu. In addition, Chonoko Village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area has been upgraded to district status.

In Fakai Local Government Area, Peni District was carved out of the existing Bajida District, with its headquarters in Yoko. Ayuba Bende was appointed as the district head.

Mahuta and Bangu districts were created from the existing Marafa District. Farke Anama was appointed to head Mahuta District, while Abubakar Wamale was named district head of Bangu.

Similarly, Gele District was carved out of the existing Bajida/Birnin Tudu District in Fakai, with its headquarters at Boko. Ahmad D. Gele was appointed to lead the new district.

In Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, Bamaiyi Bawada Chonoko was appointed district head following the elevation of Chonoko from village to district status.

The government also established Ummu District from the existing Rafin Zuru District in Zuru Local Government Area. The new district comprises Bedi, Drogo, Ummu (Rimi), Sabon Garin Ummu, Chepko, Domo, Ugeva and Adhava Hanto.

As part of the appointments, Kabiru Chaka Diga was named village head of Sabon Garin Ummu, while Markus Yumu was appointed village head of Domo. Yakubu Maliki was appointed to lead Ugeva, Sale Oda was named village head of Chepko, and Usman Idris was appointed village head of Adhava Hanto.

The governor also approved the appointment of Muhammadu Danwarai as village head of Musume in Zuru Local Government Area.

According to Dutsinmari, the approvals were granted in line with the Kebbi State Local Government Law, 2008, particularly Section 10(A) and (B), which provides for the creation of districts and the appointment of district heads.

The commissioner congratulated the newly appointed traditional rulers and urged them to demonstrate discipline, honesty, transparency and commitment in the discharge of their responsibilities.

He also called on them to work towards maintaining peace, promoting unity and supporting development in their respective communities.